Programme: Competitiveness and sustainable development Cyprus

The Programme aims to boost competitiveness and growth and help Cyprus exit the crisis. It contributes to achieving the Europe 2020 targets for smart, sustainable and inclusive growth. It should create jobs and help SMEs to become more competitive and innovation-driven. EU funding will also help Cyprus meet the requirements of the Union's acquis, in particular as regards solid waste treatment, and increase energy efficiency. The Thematic priorities are the following:

• TO1 - Research and innovation; 
• TO2 - Information and communication technologies; 
• TO3 - SMEs competitiveness; 
• TO4 - Low-carbon economy;
• TO5 - Climate change and risk prevention; 
• TO6 - Environment and resource efficiency; 
• TO7 - Network Infrastructures in Transport and Energy; 
• TO9 - Social inclusion.